Restaurants & Lodging
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Montco Federal Donuts Location Shuts Down as Brand Regroups
Federal Donuts & Chicken is reshaping its footprint, and Montco is feeling the impact, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The popular Philadelphia-born chain has closed several locations tied to a major franchise group, including its recently opened Willow Grove shop. The closures come as the company works to regain control of its operations…
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Two Bucks County Ice Cream and Candy Shops Rank Among Best in USA Today
Two Bucks County ice cream and candy shops were recently featured in the 2025 USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards, writes Elisabeth Seidel for the Bucks County Courier Times. Public voters and industry professionals collaborated to select the winners. On the list of the 10Best ice cream shops in the country, Owowcow Creamery came in…
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Inside Lambertville’s Under the Moon Cafe, Where Argentine Flavor Meets a Lively Night Out
Just across the river from New Hope, a steady stream of Bucks County diners crosses into Lambertville each weekend. It is a short trip. But the shift in setting and pace feels different. One of the places drawing that traffic is Under the Moon Cafe. Under the Moon sits at 23 North Union Street, a…
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Doylestown Pizzeria Celebrates Five Decades of Successful Business
On April 2, Nat’s Pizza in Doylestown celebrated five decades of serving up delicious pies to the community, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. To commemorate the anniversary, a town crier announced the milestone along with well wishes from Doylestown Borough Mayor Noni West, State Rep. Tim Brennan, State Sen. Steve Santarsiero, and Governor Josh Shapiro. The business, now owned…
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Rocco’s Owner to Open Restaurant at Former Sycamore Grill in Newtown
Marc Gelman, the restaurateur behind the recently closed Rocco’s at The Brick, has teamed up with Chef Joe Brown on Mélange, a new upscale dining experience set to open at the former Sycamore Grill spot in Newtown, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The pair had already begun renovating the new space…
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Newtown Seafood Restaurant Kicks Off the Start of Spring with a New Patio
Newtown’s Blue Point Grill is kicking off the spring season with the freshest seafood in the area and a new 60-seat patio outside, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The grill offers 12 to 14 varieties of fresh fish to its diners every night, thanks to its 100 suppliers along the East Coast. Jack Morrison is the owner of Blue…
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Here are the Best Bucks County Restaurants, According to Eater
For a diverse selection of culinary delights, the Bucks County restaurant scene does not disappoint. Here are the best places to check out, according to Eater. The Black Bass Hotel in Lumberville serves high-end seafood paired with stunning views of the Delaware River. The restaurant is housed in one of the oldest inns in…
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Southampton Sandwich Shop Abruptly Closes Due to Family Health Issues
Just before its one-year anniversary, Cerutti’s Sandwich Shop in Southampton has closed its doors permanently, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The abrupt closure of the casual lunch shop was announced through the eatery’s voicemail greeting beginning March 22. “Due to family health issues, Cerruti’s Sandwich Shop closed its doors Sunday, March 22,” said the recorded message. “Thank you…
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Ben Affleck Pays a Visit to Swarthmore’s Luna’s Mexican Grill
Two-time Oscar winner Ben Affleck capped off a tour of Swarthmore College on Friday with his 17-year-old child, Fin, by getting a bite to eat at Luna’s Mexican Grill in Swarthmore, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Restaurant owner Cristina Luna Ramirez was able to sneak in a selfie with Affleck during his visit,…
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As Philly Bars Receive Temporary Curfew Extension, Opportunity Arises for Potential City Zoning Updates
Philadelphia recently gained approval on a legislative bill that will allow local bars and restaurants to continue serving drinks until 4 a.m., extending its curfew from 2 a.m. While the extended curfew is temporary, Philadelphia’s night time economy and business development director Raheem Manning is also making efforts to update the city’s zoning code, writes…
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If You Like Both Seafood and Steak, Drift on Mill in Bristol is the Place to Go
A recent addition to the Bucks County dining scene, Drift on Mill in Bristol offers a variety of delicious drinks and dishes, including steak, crab cake sandwiches, as well as lobster rolls, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. And as a fun bonus, you are welcomed by a huge shark at the door: the…
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Bucks County Native Teams Up With Jesse Ito on Rittenhouse Bar, Brunch Spot
Royal Sushi & Izakaya’s Jesse Ito is joining forces with Bucks County native Justin Bacharach for their new restaurant, dancerobot, a Rittenhouse bar and brunch spot, writes Kiki Aranita for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Jesse and I wanted to make something unique and special, bringing in modern culinary technique and more umami,” said Bacharach. Formerly in…
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Want a Hotel-Style Home? Plymouth Meeting Sale Has You Covered
Ever wondered what it would take to make your home feel like a hotel? A new sale in Plymouth Meeting might be your chance to find out, writes Kristin Hunt for The Philly Voice. The former DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Philadelphia West is opening its doors one last time. This time it’s not for guests,…
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Hampton Inn Downingtown/Exton Changes Hands for $4.5M
A New Jersey firm has recently purchased the 120-room Hampton Inn Downingtown/Exton for close to $4.5 million, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. JSK Exton North purchased the property at 4 N. Pottstown Pike in Exton in mid-February for about $37,425 per room. That is well below the Philadelphia market’s five-year average price per room of $100,971. According to property records,…









































